Study Shows Family History Can Improve Psychological Well-being of Young Adults
A new study from BYU shows that participating in family history research reduces students’ anxiety by 20% and increases self-esteem by 8%. At a time when anxiety is becoming increasingly prevalent among the rising generation, a common question that parents, teachers,...
Church Uses Modular Construction to Build Temples Quicker While Preserving Quality
The Church is looking at ways to build temples more quickly, while still maintaining the highest quality construction. The typical process of building everything on site takes five to 10 years to build a temple. But with 49 temples under construction and 89 more...
Church Seeks Members Worldwide With Music Skills for Paid and Volunteer Opportunities
The Church is seeking Latter-day-Saints worldwide who have musical skills and want to be considered for projects, events, and productions produced by the Church. If you are interested, you can add your information to the Churchwide talent database. The talent database...
Internet Basics: A Complete Guide for Seniors
Many older adults who lack computer skills or internet knowledge wonder if it is too late to learn. If you’re less than confident in your technology skills, there are plenty of resources to help you. Like many older adults, once you are online, you’ll find that...
Do Gospel Teachings Conflict with the Latest Science?
What do you do if there seems to be a conflict between your understanding of the gospel and what you learn through science? Is the gospel wrong? Is science wrong? Neither. Bottom line: One day, we’ll see how everything fits together—but it might be after a lot of...
How to Sync the Gospel Library App Across Devices
Do you know how to sync your content from the Gospel Library mobile app across all your devices? If you plan on using study features like bookmarks, notes, or study plans, you will want to sign in with your Church Account in Gospel Library settings. When you’re signed...
Mother’s Day Videos for Latter-day Saints
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14, 2023. See a list of What to Do for Mother’s Day—Simple, Meaningful Activities. “To Every Mother” is a non-denominational video message for Mother’s Day that was produced in association with several faith groups to...
Video: How Can I Love, Share, and Invite as Jesus Did?
Watch a new Church video “How Can I Love, Share, and Invite as Jesus Did?” Love, Share, and Invite are principles to help you share the gospel in ways that are right for each of God’s children. As you think about these ideas, pray to Heavenly Father for...
Is It Wrong to Have Questions About the Church?
The section “Truth Will Make You Free” in the For the Strength of Youth guide explains that God wants us to always be learning and seeking truth. But when we have questions, how can we find answers? Having questions is not a sign of weakness or lack of...
How to Host a Stake Family History Fair
Your stake could host a family history fair with material from RootsTech, the annual genealogy conference held in Salt Lake City and available online worldwide. The Family History Department provides a family history fair planning guide and a family history fair...
How to Use Audio and Video in the Gospel Library App
Do you know how to play audio and video in the Gospel Library mobile app? Most content in the Gospel Library has an audio recording. When you are scrolled to the top of a chapter or article that has audio, you will see a floating audio button in the bottom right...
Hand Symbolism on Gravestones
BillionGraves has written an article about hand symbolism on gravestones, explaining what the symbols mean and how it can reveal how our ancestors lived and what they believed. One of the most common gravestone symbols on tombstones is the hand. There are clasped...
FamilySearch Is Creating the Largest Ever Family Tree of All Humanity
The non-profit organization FamilySearch is building the largest ever family tree of mankind. The massive Family Tree is attempting to identify every person who has ever lived on earth and link them together in generations back to Adam. Millions of volunteers are...
Safety Guidelines for Latter-day Saint Church Activities
The Church has issued it’s annual letter reaffirming safety guidelines for youth and adult activities. Church activities unite members as “fellow citizens” as described in Ephesians 2:19. In addition to providing education, entertainment, and opportunities for...Follow on social media